Tottenham vs Swansea Predictions, Betting Tips, and Preview

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Tottenham vs Swansea Betting Tips

Tottenham tested the bitter taste of defeat for the first time in the league this season, when they dwindled away a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 against Chelsea last Saturday. The Lilywhites, who have won only one of their last 10 games, would look forward to picking up a redeeming victory when they host Swansea this Saturday afternoon. In spite of being in a winless rut and being eliminated from the Champions League group stages, there is no need to hit the panic button for Spurs just yet! They had the same amount of points last season at this stage and are currently seven points shy of league leaders Chelsea, which is possible to catch up to with 25 more rounds still to go.

Swansea picked up their first home win this season in a dramatic 5-4 win over Crystal Palace. The seesaw thriller looked to be headed the visitor’s way when they were 4-3 up with only six minutes remaining. But the Eagles were left astonished when Fernando Llorente netted twice in added time to turn the tables. Despite the breathtaking triumph, the Welsh side still lies at the drop-zone, Sunderland being the only team below them.

Bob Bradley might call back Fernando Llorente in the staring XI as a reward for his stunning 25 minute cameo against Palace. In that case, either Mo Barrow or Wayne Routledge could be sacrificed.

Tottenham will get back their preferred left back Danny Rose, who missed out the Chelsea game serving a one match suspension. Tobey Alderweireld has returned to training but his fitness is yet to be assessed. Pauchettino might not risk the Belgian and pair up Jan Vertonghen with Eric Dier at the centre of their defense.

Swansea don’t have an encouraging record against the Spurs. They have never won away at Tottenham and their last victory against the North Londoners was back in 1991. Tottenham is still unbeaten at White Hart Lane this season and the odds aren’t in favor of Swansea to upset the hosts in their own backyard.